Lead item · 26 June 2026

EXISTENTIAL2 GHz MSS spectrum allocation IRIS²/SpaceRISE positioning

EU reserves a third of 2 GHz spectrum for IRIS²

Europe is codifying SES's government spectrum position, subject to US trade pressure.

1 in 271 items swept clears the bar·Brief of 26 June 2026, 06:30 UTC

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